KINGFISHER CAFE
Kingfisher Cafe provides regular meals throughout the week for the homeless and needy of Bridlington. We provide clothing, bedding, personal hygiene products, facilities for washing and an address for private & official mail (which allows for benefits claims). Advice and support are provided - personal, practical and medical. A homely, caring Cafe where participation is encouraged and given.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net trading loss of £8,430 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in funds. Cash at bank decreased from £32,534 in 2024 to £23,102 in 2025, reflecting the costs associated with refurbishing new premises and operational expenses.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants received 45,500” — page 4
Trustees
- Rosemary Frenchchair
- Christopher Jackson
- Kathryn Fraser
- MARGARET JAYNE MASTERS
- Rick Arrand
- WENDY ELLEN BRAYSHAW
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £53k | £50k |
| 31/03/2024 | £20k | £23k |
| 31/03/2023 | £55k | £60k |
| 31/03/2022 | £26k | £39k |
| 31/03/2021 | £70k | £41k |
Common questions
Is KINGFISHER CAFE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net trading loss of £8,430 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in funds. Cash at bank decreased from £32,534 in 2024 to £23,102 in 2025, reflecting the costs associated with refurbishing new premises and operational expenses. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KINGFISHER CAFE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KINGFISHER CAFE as a grant recipient include HEY SMILE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEY SMILE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £15k | |
| HEY SMILE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/11/2024 | £20k | New Home for Kingfisher Cafe for the Homeless |
| UK government | 31/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/10/2019 | £10k | Keeping the Kingfisher Cafe open |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/06/2018 | £10k | Refurbishment project |